Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Iola Public Library is looking for a part-time clerk-shelver to help us keep the library collection looking great and in order. This position also checks materials in, helps process overdue notices, and provides circulation desk coverage as needed. Strong computer and...
Adult Summer Reading 2026

Adult Summer Reading 2026

Sign up today for Adult Summer Reading and the more you read the more chances for winning a prize!  Summer Reading will go until July 31 with earning an entry for every book read.  Plus, we have a Family Bingo card that can earn you even more prizes! June Programming:...
Construction News

Construction News

During highway construction along Madison Avenue, we will keep the parking lot entryway open as a temporary entrance. This will take visitors on a journey through the children’s department. You can turn north at Buckeye, but not Sycamore, and circle the block in...
Family Play Space

Family Play Space

We invite you and your family to visit the Library’s Family Play Space, developed and funded as a pilot project for the Southeast Kansas Library System (sekls.org). This space is thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of children and stresses the...
Endowment Fund Match Month – Thank You

Endowment Fund Match Month – Thank You

Thank you! We reached $9,514 as of the end of Giving Tuesday.   With your support, we can continue to nurture and grow the Iola Public Library Endowment Fund. Managed locally by Your Community Foundation, the Endowment Fund has grown from $12,000 in 2012 to over...